Bearing Solutions for Oil Rigs
With its acclaimed INA and FAG product brands, Schaeffler has one of the most extensive product portfolios in the rolling bearing sector. We offer the right solution for virtually every application in the oil and gas industry.
The Right Solution for Every Application
Schaeffler offers bearing solutions for the entire drilling rig - from the crown block to the drill string. As your development partner, we do far more than just supply all of your bearing needs: We are with you every step of the way - from the inception of the product idea to series production.
Exploration and Production (Upstream)
Drilling for oil and gas, both onshore and offshore, requires increasingly robust solutions to accommodate greater drilling depths necessitated by the search for new formations. As a longstanding partner to the oil and gas industry, Schaeffler offers the right solution for every application.
Schaeffler and the Oil & Gas Industry: Two Partners - One Team!
Because of the relentlessly harsh operating environment, the drilling industry requires highly durable and reliable bearing arrangements. Many years of close collaboration and R&D work with drilling equipment manufacturers and operators has led to continuous improvement in the operational reliability and service life of INA and FAG bearings.
Solutions for Every Bearing Position
Solutions That Focus on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Taking into account the Total Cost of Ownership, we consider the machine's entire life cycle in order to maximize operating time and minimize unplanned downtime. With our solutions, operators can increase machine availability, achieve verifiable savings, and reduce overall costs.